CAF Drama: Wydad Casablanca Thrash Asante Kotoko 5–1, Rivers United Make History, Flamingos Shine at U-17 World Cup!

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African football fans were treated to a weekend of thrilling drama, goals, and history across the CAF club competitions and the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, with major stories emerging from Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, and beyond.

Wydad Casablanca Humiliate Asante Kotoko 5–1 Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko suffered a crushing 5–1 defeat at the hands of Wydad Casablanca of Morocco in the CAF Confederation Cup Qualifying Round. The dominant display saw Wydad secure their passage to the group stage, while Kotoko were left to reflect on a disappointing exit from continental competition.

Rivers United Break 7-Year Jinx in Port Harcourt, Rivers United delivered an emphatic 3–1 victory over Black Bulls of Mozambique, earning qualification to the CAF Champions’ League group stage — their first in seven years. The win marks a historic milestone for Nigerian club football, reigniting hopes of continental glory.

Flamingos Fly High at FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Nigeria’s Flamingos continued their brilliant form at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, thrashing Samoa 4–0 to book a spot in the Round of 16. The young Nigerians dazzled with skill and composure, keeping their World Cup dream alive.

CAF Controversy: Mukoko Amale Sparks Chaos in Pirates Clash In a heated encounter, Mukoko Amale of Lupopo (DR Congo) was at the center of controversy after celebrating his team’s elimination of Orlando Pirates from South Africa in the CAF Champions League. Amale instigated an altercation that saw a Pirates player and a Lupopo teammate sent off, but — shockingly — he escaped punishment after referees mistakenly sent off the wrong player.

Sundowns Crush Remo Stars 7–1 on Aggregate South African powerhouse Mamelodi Sundowns extended their dominance with a 2–0 win (7–1 aggregate) over Nigeria’s Remo Stars, advancing comfortably to the CAF Champions’ League group stage. The Pretoria-based side have now won the South African Premier League eight consecutive times, underlining their status as Africa’s most consistent team. African Football Rising The weekend’s results once again highlight the intensity and unpredictability of African football — from Nigeria’s youth brilliance to club milestones and continental controversies.